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PESSAT DAT Exam Pattern 2025 - PES University will draft the exam pattern of PESSAT 2025 that candidates need to follow to prepare for the design entrance exam.
The exam pattern can be downloaded or checked online at the admission portal of the institute - pes.edu/admissions.
By following the PESSAT DAT 2025 exam pattern, you can get insights into various facets of the exam, including the types of questions asked, marking scheme, section-wise topics, weightage, and test duration.
So, refer to the exam pattern to prepare for the PESSAT DAT 2025 exam.
Along with the PESSAT exam pattern candidates must be aware of the syllabus of PESSAT DAT 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the PESSAT exam can start the preparation as per the PESSAT exam pattern 2025 and syllabus.
The DAT was previously held as a paper and pen-based exam. For the test, candidates had to carry pens, sketching pencils, erasers, and a portfolio of any creative work done on the day of the exam. The exam was 120 minutes in duration.
Q: When will the PESSAT DAT exam be held?
The PESSAT DAT 2024 exam will be held from January to July, 2025. The candidate needs to book a slot for the exam.
On exam-day, make sure that you reach the exam center on time. Late comers may not be allowed entry inside the exam center.
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Q: What is the last date to update 12th standard / 2nd PU marks for PESSAT DAT?
Candidates seeking admission to PES University had to update 12th standard / 2nd PU marks (Only for candidates whose 12th / 2nd PU results are announced) the latest by June 2025 (tentative).
The documents uploaded must be as per the specification given. If there is an anomoly, the candidate may not be able to upload the documnets or the exam officials may reject them.
Upvote Q: When will PESSAT DAT results be declared?
PES University will declare the results of PESSAT DAT 2025 within 3 days after taking the test. The result will include the marks and merit rank obtained by the candidate.
The candidate will be shortlisted for counseling based on the merit rank.
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The Design Aptitude Test will comprise the following subects..
| S. No. |
Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form |
| 2 |
General Knowledge |
| 3 |
Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography |
| 4 |
Spatial Sense |
| 5 |
Ability to Visualise/Imagine |
| 6 |
3D Visualisation |
| 7 |
Free-Hand Sketching |
| 8 |
Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering |
| 9 |
Basic English |
| 10 |
Basic Analytical Ability |
PESSAT DAT 2024 does not have any negative marking.
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Q: What is the last date for candidates willing to take PESSAT DAT at Bangalore centre only?
No specific last date for candidates who are willing to take PESSAT at Bangalore centre has been given. So, you may visit the admission portal of the institute and fill out the application form.
Do make sure that you go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling out the form.
Admission to the design courses will be on the basis of PESSAT DAT 2024 merit rank.
Upvote Q: When will slot booking conducted for PESSAT DAT?
The PESSAT DAT 2025 slot booking process will be held from January 2025 onward. The slot booking will be open for candidates who have duly filled out the PESSAT DAT 2025 application form.
Note that slots will be allocted on a first-come, first-served basis. So, to get a slot of your choice, make sure you book your slots on time.
Upvote PESSAT DAT 2025 exam pattern
The PESSAT DAT 2025 exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode. The exam will include objective-type questions.
Typically, there will be no negative marking.
So, candidates may attempt all the questions.
The duration of the exam will be outlined in the PESSAT DAT 2025 information brochure along with other details like sections, section-wise questions, weightage, etc.
Carefully go through the exam pattern to prepare for the exam.
PESSAT DAT Exam Pattern 2025 FAQs
Here are a few FAQs related to the PESSAT DAT exam pattern 2025. Read on.
Q: How can I check PESSAT DAT results?
PES University will declare the results of the PESSAT DAT 2025 exam 3 days after taking the test. To check your results, go to the result portal and log in using your candidate credentials. The result will include details like the name and roll number of the candidate, sectional and overall marks, and the qualifying status.
Such candidates who qualify in the exam will be called for seat allotment.
Upvote Q: When will the first round of counseling be held for PESSAT DAT?
PES University will conduct the first round of counseling for PESSAT DAT 2025 in June 2025 (tentative). The candidate will be shortlisted for counseling based on the scores in the PESSAT DAT 2025 entrance exam. The qualifying status of the candidate should ideally be mentioned in the scorecard.
Note that the allotment of seats will be as per PESSAT DAT 2025 merit rank.
Upvote Q: What is last date to submit original documents / surrender PESSAT DAT seat (only for admitted students)?
The last date to submit original documents / last date to surrend PESSAT seat (only for admitted students) is July 2025 (tentative). The detailed schedule will be released at the time of counseling and seat allotment.
Note that the allotment of seats will be as per the merit rank of the candidate in the PESSAT DAT 2025 entrance exam.
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